Honda (American Honda Motor Company)is recalling certain 2021 NC750X motorcycles equipped with 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmissions. According to Honda’s recall notice, the fuel injection control module software may be programmed incorrectly. As a result, the motorcycle’s engine may receive insufficient fuel when stopping or accelerating from a stop.
Honda’s Part 573 Safety Recall Reportto the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says up to 357 NC750 motorcycles may have this issue.
In its report, Honda says:
“Due to improper fuel injection control programming, the FI-ECU of vehicles equipped with a 6-speed DCT type automatic transmission may not provide sufficient fuel during low, quick throttle application.”
Describing the safety risk, Honda says:
“As a result, the vehicle may potentially stall when accelerating from a stopped position or right before the vehicle stops, increasing the risk of crash or injury.”
The motorcycles affected by this recall are as follows:
| MAKE | MODEL | MODEL YEAR(S) |
| HONDA | NC750XD | 2021 |
Specifically, all vehicles built from production start-up through August 30, 2021 equipped with a 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) type automatic transmission are affected.
To remedy the defect, Honda will notify dealers and owners of this recall following the below notification schedule:
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NOV 18, 2021 – Not reported.
Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 07, 2022 – Not reported.
NC750X repair
Registered owners of all affected vehicles will be asked to take their motorcycle to a Honda Powersports dealer. The dealer will reprogram the FI-ECU and DCT-ECU, for free. Owners who have paid to have these repairs completed at their own expense will be eligible for reimbursement, in accordance with the Honda’s recall reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA.
Should owners have any questions, they may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 and cite Honda’s recall number KNO. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), quoting NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V924000, or go towww.nhtsa.gov.
